More about Lebanon

Fortunately, my comments about Lebanon are getting more spaced out and that is good news, as no news is always a better thing in these cases.
Nevertheless, it's not over, it's the beginning in fact for so many.
With many European countries securing support financially and physically (troops are being assembled as we speak), Lebanon has yet another start-over. It's history repeating.

Spanish Cabinet approves 1,100 troops for Lebanon

MADRID (CNN) - Spain's Cabinet Friday approved the deployment of up to 1,100 peacekeeping troops for Lebanon, but that decision is subject to parliamentary approval on September 7.
Deputy Prime Minister Maria Teresa Fernandez de la Vega announced the decision at a news conference after the cabinet meeting, and it was the first time the government has publicly stated specific numbers of what its troop contribution would be.
Spain plans to lead a multinational peacekeeping brigade in Lebanon, Fernandez said.
That force is expected to include troops from Belgium, Poland, Finland and Portugal. Military officers from those countries were meeting in Madrid Friday with Spanish Defense officials to work out initial details, a Defense Ministry spokesman told CNN.

Portugal is also sending 140 engineers to help rebuild the country. It was the cheapest option (total cost will be 9,3 million euros, 70% of which payed by the UN). Portugal had 3 heavy reasons to send troops: a) as part of the UN and EU cannot ignore the effort of the members; b) Portugal must contribute to international security and c) Portugal has strategic interests in the Middle East...
In any case, we are sending a small amount of men, but I guess Portugal is a good example in situations like this, where its help is always one of the first few to be offered.

France is sending after all 2000 troops and commanding the international contingent.
All in all, it was all a matter of the neighbourly thing to do by Europe.

In another note, check this blog out. And this one, showing Madrid's concern.

This is to lighten things up. Have fun! Kisses!